London hard rock honchos WarwiK will be laying down a set of sumptuous acoustic tunes at Sarnia’s Cheeky Monkey Record Store as part of First Friday festivities on June 7.

The hardcore quintet – featuring vocalist Derek Reno, bassist Kyle Carlos, guitarist Ian Wills, guitarist Chris Burwell and drummer Cody McGowan – formed about a year ago when the five musical soulmates came together to share their passion of playing loud and proud progressive rock songs.

Featuring chunky riffs, bone-shaking bass lines and high-octane energy, WarwiK live performances are typically roaring and raucous. For their Cheeky Monkey acoustic experience, however, the band will dial down the volume of the amps from 11 and play some pleasing pieces from bands ranging from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters and Blink 182 along with some of their own original music.

While the band plays, attendees can also ogle (or purchase) the artwork of local plein air personage Bill Walters, whose creations from his most recent exhibition – The Easel Has Landed – will be displayed prominently along the walls of the store.

The artwork of local plein air painter Bill Walters and the rocking sounds of London band WarwiK will be featured at Sarnia’s Cheeky Monkey during First Friday festivities on June 7. Handout/Sarnia This Week

WarwiK and the artwork of Bill Walters will be featured at Cheeky Monkey (130 Christina St. N.) from 7 to 9 p.m. on First Friday, June 7.